How To Fix ME0C004 - Please specify source object and source text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME0C - Customizing Messages: Purchasing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Please specify source object and source text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME0C004 - Please specify source object and source text ?

  The SAP error message ME0C004 ("Please specify source object and source text") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system expects certain information to be provided but it is missing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Source Object: The system requires a source object (like a material number, vendor, or purchasing info record) to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  Missing Source Text: The source text, which provides additional details about the source object, is also required but not filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering required fields when creating or modifying a purchasing document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME0C004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document: Review the purchasing document (e.g., purchase